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6 Ways Soft Skills Drive Dental Practice Success
Improve Your Practice Through Better Soft Skills Running a successful practice requires more than just a focus on clinical expertise. Patients have a wealth of choices when it comes to dental care, so finding ways of making your practice stand out can make the most difference. One of the most effective strategies to obtain dental…
Why Nonsurgical Treatment Beats Surgery: 5 Reasons Your Practice Will Thrive
The Benefits of Nonsurgical Treatment Class III malocclusion has traditionally been handled via surgical orthodontic procedures. Class III malocclusion cases have been seen as too complex to address with minimally invasive options, but that is slowly changing. There are non-surgical treatment options now that can provide excellent results without relying on highly invasive procedures. At…
Outside the Office Walls: 6 Creative Ways to Market Your Orthodontic Services in the Community
How you market your orthodontic services has a major impact on your long-term success and growth. While providing materials at your office and online through your website is important, you can take your orthodontic marketing a step further. Here are six creative community outreach ideas that can help you build trust and visibility beyond the…
Beyond Braces: Why Holistic Orthodontic Care Is the Future of Patient-Focused Treatment
Orthodontics isn’t just about delivering straighter smiles. It plays a role in many aspects of your patients’ overall health, from breathing to nutrition. In 2025, patients expect treatment that supports their health in a broader way, delivers lasting results, and uses sustainable methods. Here’s what you should know about holistic orthodontic care. Integrating Oral Health,…
How the Basic Straight Wire Orthodontic Assistant Course Transforms Your Team’s Role
Successfully integrating orthodontics into your practice requires more than just your own skills as a dentist. It also takes a knowledgeable, confident team to support you in treatment and administration. The American Orthodontic Society Basic Straight Wire Orthodontic Assistant Course helps assistants and hygienists step into stronger roles. Build a Strong Foundation in Orthodontics The…
How to Budget Time (and Money) for Orthodontics Training While Keeping Your Practice Stable
Running a dental practice takes a great deal of time and money. This makes choosing your investments a task that requires extreme care. However, being overly cautious leads many dentists to hesitate when considering orthodontics training. With the right planning, you can manage both time away from patients and financial costs. Start With a Realistic…
How to Use Your AOS Membership to Become a Respected Industry Mentor
Give Back to Your Dental Peers by Becoming a Mentor A dentist’s career goes through many stages, moving from the early years of learning and growing to becoming a respected industry mentor. The American Orthodontic Society (AOS) is a thriving community with dentists at all stages. AOS membership is about more than just accessing continuing…
5 Ways Early Orthodontic Care Stops Complex Dental Problems Before They Start
Importance of Early Orthodontic Care Orthodontics isn’t just about straightening teeth after the fact. It’s also preventive, providing a variety of options to address issues before they get out of hand. Incorporating early orthodontic care into your practice allows you to help patients avoid more extensive treatment later on. Here’s what early orthodontic care does.…
How 3D Printing in Orthodontics Can Drive Growth in Your Dental Practice
Digital dentistry and 3D printing in orthodontics are among the latest technologies making big changes in the industry. They’re reshaping orthodontics at every level, from treatment planning to patient outcomes. Beyond clinical advantages, embracing these technologies is a valuable tool for growing your practice. Lower Lab and Material Costs One of the primary benefits of…
Why Your Dental Practice Culture Beats Every Marketing Strategy You Try
As a practicing dentist, you have a lot on your plate. In addition to carrying out treatments, you need to bring patients through the door in the first place. Marketing is an important part of growing your practice, but it can’t deliver results unless you have a dental practice culture that keeps patients coming back.…
5 Reasons Orthodontic X-Rays Are a Must for Accurate Treatment Planning
Orthodontic X-rays are a key component of a comprehensive diagnosis. Orthodontic treatment planning requires a comprehensive understanding of a patient’s teeth and jaws. You can’t get that information just from what’s visible. Instead, you’ll need to rely on orthodontic X-rays to guide accurate diagnosis and care. Here’s what you should know about how orthodontic X-rays…
Growing Beautiful Faces and Epigenetics: Why This Course Is More Than Orthodontics
The Growing Beautiful Faces course by Dr. Jeffrey Dahm represents an ideal opportunity for general dentists to develop advanced insight into growth-centered orthodontic care. Discover how this course can help you shift from focusing solely on tooth alignment to integrating epigenetics for healthy facial development and airway function. What is epigenetics? The Growing Beautiful Faces…
